106th Congress Popluar Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most popular programs for the 106th Congress Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1347
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:00:01 GMTHouse SessionA portion of the session focused on repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126066-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126066-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse SessionThe 106th Congress convened, swore in members, and elected Representative Hastert, R-IL, as Speaker of the House.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117762-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117762-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse Sessionhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125777-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125777-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTDay in the Life of Speaker HastertA Channel 1 interview with Speaker Hastert was shown. He responded to questions about his new role as Speaker of the House and how his past role as a teacher prepared him for his new role. Various events were shown of a day in the life of Speaker Hastert.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118213-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118213-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Domestic Policy AgendaHouse Republican leaders announced their party's domestic policy agenda. They pledged more support for the military, education, Social Security, and tax relief for married couples and parents.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSenate SessionJul 1, 1999http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126067-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126067-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTLife and Career of Dennis HastertSpeaker Hastert talked about his career in Congress, his background as an educator and his hopes for the 106th Congress. He described how his teaching and coaching career affected his choice to run for the state legislature and then Congress. He also talked about his childhood growing up in Northern Illinois, his parents, and his college education. He was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 1999.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTNew Member OrientationSelected members of the freshmen class in the House of Representatives were shown touring the Capitol building. They were also shown arriving in Washington, D.C., setting up their offices, and planning their congressional agendas.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115379-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115379-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTRep. George Brown Memorial ServiceMembers of congress, staff members, and family and friends of Representative Brown attended a memorial service for the congressman, who died of a heart attack on July 15th.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151268-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151268-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTMorning Hourhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125774-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125774-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTU.S. House Financial AuditRepresentatives Hastert, Thomas, and Boehner talked to reporters about the release of the findings from an independent financial audit of the House of Representatives. They focused on their clean audit that states that Congress is being run like an effective business. They stressed that this audit is a large improvement over the one conducted in 1995, but that they still have more work to do. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152359-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152359-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSenate Sessionhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125780-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125780-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse Speaker NominationNewly elected as House Speaker, Rep. Hastert talked about the issues that he said the people of the U.S. are concerned about including Social Security, education, tax cuts, and benefits for the armed forces. He stated that the Congress is going to work on these issues. After his prepared remarks he took questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118191-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118191-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTFuture of House SpeakerRep. Livingston announced that he will run as a candidate for Speaker of the House. He focused on his view that the Republican party agenda is being lost due to the misplaced priorities of some Republican leaders, and that it is time for a leadership change.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114823-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114823-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSenate Sessionhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125917-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125917-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTJuvenile Justice BillRepresentative Millender-McDonald discussed the juvenile justice legislation before the House. She attacked Republican amendments to the bill as "Draconian," in particular measures to try more juveniles as adults. She took audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125116-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125116-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Tax Plan Veto ReactionRepublican leaders spoke against President Clinton for vetoing a Republican-backed budget which included Republican sponsored tax cuts. They said that the plan would have benefited middle class citizens, helped married couples and stimulated the economy. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional BaseballRepresentatives Oxley and Sabo talked about the annual congressional baseball game between the parties. Representative Oxley, the manager of the Republican team, described his teams' strategy and the charities that the game will benefit. They also discussed upcoming legislation and took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125385-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125385-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT106th Congress AgendaHouse Republican leaders talked about their plans for the 106th Congressional agenda. Education, the armed forces and other issues were addressed. The leaders were preparing to go into their first leadership meeting.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117760-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117760-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTThe Appropriations ProcessRepresentative Jackson talked about the appropriations process in the Congress. He focused on the debate on the earned income tax credit and the proposal to extend payments throughout the year. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152817-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152817-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTTax LegislationSenators spoke to reporters about Republican tax proposals currently under consideration in the Senate. The proposals would "provide real tax cuts," for all working Americans, remove the marriage penalty, and bolster Social Security and Medicare. They called on President Clinton to sign the bill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151286-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151286-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTManaged Care Reform LegislationMr. Cunningham analyzed the managed care reform debate, outlining the positions of both parties on the issue. He talked about the possibility of compromise, and what compromise would cost both sides. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151308-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151308-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional Prayer ServiceMembers of the 106th Congress and clergy gathered to reflect on their upcoming session and pray for guidance in the task.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117639-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117639-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTWashington Journal FeatureMr. Anderson discussed the opening of the 106th Congress and his position as a former clerk in the House. He talked about the variety of coverage being done by the C-SPAN cameras. Live shots of the chamber are shown.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118193-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118193-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional Freshmen ExperiencesRepresentatives Mark and Tom Udall reflected on their terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. They focused on their elections, coming to Washington, and working in Congress. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151491-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151491-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTManaged Health CareDemocratic Senators talked with reporters following a meeting with the president about patients rights. They claimed that Senate Republicans have refused to enact "meaningful reform," that the Republican plan would not provide coverage and that it would appease special interests.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150334-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150334-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Leaders and GovernorsRepublican Congressional leaders met with several Republican governors. Senator Lott and Rep. Livingston welcomed the governors. Governor Keating mentioned the issues that are important to the states and commented on the governors' future working relationship with Senator Lott and Rep. Livingston.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116102-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116102-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTAccomplishments of the 106th CongressRepublican leaders talked to reporters about a budget agreement reached with Democrats. They claimed victory for including increased defense spending, added flexibility for local school boards in spending federal money, and a 0.38 percent governmentwide spending cut.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153751-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153751-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Henry talked about legislation under consideration in Congress, current events and newspaper headlines. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153721-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153721-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTAppropriations LegislationMs. Craig and Ms. Bartholomew talked about appropriations legislation under consideration in the House. They discussed the possibility of a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year in October, and what Congress has yet to do keep the government running. They also talked about current events and newspaper headlines, and answered audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Hager was guest host.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152362-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152362-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTWashington Journal FeatureMr. Nelson talked about the resolution of events in Kosovo, legislation pending on Medicare and Social Security. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125638-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125638-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse Republican AgendaRepresentative Sanford talked about the House Republican agenda for the rest of the congressional session, including tax cuts, spending, and his decision to leave the House at the end of his term. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151974-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151974-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse Legislative AgendaRepresentative Kaptur examined legislation pending in the House, particularly appropriations bills that would keep the government running past the end of the fiscal year in October. She also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152293-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152293-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTEducation LegislationRepresentative Goodling talked about the Title One program to help disadvantaged children compete with other children in education. He focused on the problems with the program and possible solutions. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152404-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152404-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTGun Control LegislationMr. Baker discussed the pending debate over gun control in the House and youth violence. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125090-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125090-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTLabor AppropriationsRepresentative Lowey talked about the Labor and Health and Human Services appropriations bill. She expressed concern that many important health and education programs are not adequately funded in the bill. She also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152403-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152403-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTMedicare IssuesRepresentative Stearns discussed the Medicare Plus program that allows health maintenance organizations to provide care and prescription assistance to Medicare patients. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151363-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151363-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSenate Minority Leader News ConferenceSenator Daschle talked to reporters about the appropriations process. He criticized the Republican leadership for failing to honor the budget caps and using part of the Social Security surplus. He also focused on aid to farmers and Vice President Gore's presidential campaign. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152439-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152439-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTGun Control IssuesDemocratic members of congress spoke with reporters about their meeting with the president to discuss youth violence. They praised the Senate for passing youth violence legislation and pledged to help the bill through the House.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123604-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123604-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTJuvenile Justice LegislationMs. Hirschfeld-Davis talked about the appointment of conferees to work out
the differences in the juvenile justice legislation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151305-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151305-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Gugliotta discussed the House vote on funding the military actions in Yugoslavia, and the prospect of the measure passing the in the Senate.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123145-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123145-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTTax Relief & Balanced Budget RallyAt a Washington, DC rally Republican leaders talked about the need for tax breaks for the American people. They focused on how families are stressed trying to meet their tax obligations and need to have a tax break. They also stressed the need to save the federal surplus for Social Security and Medicare.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126081-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126081-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTHouse Republican RallyHouse Republican leaders spoke at a rally in the House triangle in support of an upcoming vote on a $790 billion tax cut measure. They called on President Clinton avoid vetoing the measure, claiming that it would be "irresponsible to leave the surplus in Washington," where it would be spent by "bureaucrats."http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151385-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151385-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional IssuesMr. Torry discussed a bill that would fund steel, oil and gas industry loans proposed by Senator Bird.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125151-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125151-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTDemocratic Legislative PrioritiesAfter a meeting in the White House, congressional Democratic leaders and President Clinton described legislative agenda priorities for the next few months. They criticized Republican efforts in the past year to defeat important legislation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159066-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159066-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTCongressional AgendaMr. Naylor talked about the congressional agenda for its remaining legislative business with a probable Thanksgiving recess before returning to finish the session.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160516-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160516-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTRepublican Congressional AgendaRepresentative Porter discussed republican legislative issues, including biomedical research and handgun control. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125117-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125117-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTManaged Health Care LegislationMs. Rovner talked about managed health care legislation under debate in the Senate, including an amendment that would allow patients to sue Health Maintenance Organizations.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150544-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150544-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTSupplemental Appropriations LegislationRepresentative Obey discussed news stories, the military strikes on Yugoslavia and the appropriations process. He talked about the emergency appropriations bill which the U.S. Senate was debating and said it was "loaded with pork." He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123196-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123196-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMTWashington Journal FeatureRepresentative Dingell talked about current events, including the recent debate on gun control legislation, and Medicare. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125920-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125920-1Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT